Robin VII

Memories shared with an old love.

My entire life
I pitched my tent upon
The banks of rushing rivers
That washed away
Any pain of memories
We share

Again, again, again
I swung my axe on cedar and pine
Reduced pain to firewood pieces
That leapt high in flame, became
Dust twirling into night

Tilting chin away
From fire’s stinging smoky mist
Eyes to frigid sky
Falling into wonder, ecstasy
Seizing a shawl of countless stars
Worn straight through dreams
Through dawn

Each star a memory
Despite time’s illusion
Never fading
Ever brighter shining

The rapids, the flames
Our starry robes of night
I know you remember all, Robin
Eternity never fades

Reviews

[Thomas W Case]

This carries the hush of someone who has loved and refuses to let memory dim.
It’s rugged and reverent—grief turned into starlight that won’t burn out.

[Michael Sun Bear]

Thank you Thomas. Much appreciated.

[Davidgeo]

Have you ever smoked a specific strain of marijuana by the name of "Brownie Scout" with a benzodiazepine while watching the first of Peter Jacks LOTR movies? This poem makes me feel like that. It's a pretty good time. I don't endorse substance abuse.

[Michael Sun Bear]

Thank you for one of the most interesting reviews I have ever received. While I am very familiar with benzos, I have never been too fond of weed. I do occasionally consume a gummy primarily to enhance music and help with sleep. I loved the movie trilogy first time around on the big screen. I used to read the books about every five years starting in college.

[Davidgeo]

I think The Hobbit is actually one the greatest books I've ever read sober. Now I'm always token when I'm doing anything Tolkien. I do think The Hobbit was him at his best though. Not the movies, that was clearly just a cash grab. But the book is good, some of the songs are lame... but, not really in context. Martin Freeman was good as a younger Bilbo despite the movies being a stain upon existence.

[Davidgeo]

Cumberface did a good Smaug as well... I guess the movies weren't all hot garbage. Not entirely.